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Wed, 07/30/2008 - 15:50
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OIC Chief condemns senseless suicide attacks in Iraq

Jeddah, July 30, SPA -- Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu has strongly condemnedthe suicide bomb attacks which took place in Iraq last Monday.

In a press statement issued here yesterday, the Secretary General expressed grave concern that the recent wave of acts of violence of sectarian and ethnic character might exacerbate the already volatilesecurity situation in Iraq and deepen the cycle of violence.

Ihsanoglu lashed out against whoever stands behind these deplorable and senseless crimes which are against all the sacred values andteachings of Islam.

At the same time, he called upon the Iraqi people to demonstrate restraint, rise above shallow political, ethnic and sectarian pursuits, keep away from provocative acts which might harm the unity and togetherness of the Iraqi nation and unite to build a commonfuture for their beloved country.


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